Explore the Family Name Weinke
The meaning of Weinke
German: from a pet form of the personal name Wein 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weinke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weinke has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113th and by 2010, it dropped to the 69,392nd position, reflecting a 3.4% decline. However, in absolute numbers, the count of individuals with the Weinke surname grew from 275 to 283 during the same period, revealing a growth rate of 2.91%. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #69,392 | -3.4% |
| Count | 275 | 283 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinke
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Weinke surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.55% of people with the Weinke surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 98.94% in 2010. The remaining ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either did not register any change or were marked as suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.94% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |